break out

US /breɪk aʊt/
UK /breɪk aʊt/
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1.

越狱, 逃脱

to escape from a prison or other place of confinement

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Three prisoners broke out of the maximum-security prison last night.
昨晚，三名囚犯从戒备森严的监狱中越狱了。
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The animals broke out of their enclosure.
动物们冲出了它们的围栏。
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escapefleeabscondboltbreak free
2.

爆发, 发生

to start suddenly (of a war, fire, disease, etc.)

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A fire broke out in the old factory building.
旧工厂大楼爆发了一场火灾。
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War broke out in the region.
战争在该地区爆发了。
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eruptflare upcommencestartbegin
3.

出, 爆发

to develop a skin rash or spots

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She broke out in a rash after eating the shellfish.
她吃了贝类后出了皮疹。
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He tends to break out in sweats when he's nervous.
他紧张时容易出汗。
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eruptdevelopappearmanifest
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